ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Answering

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Answering is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of answer.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of answer.

More Meanings

  1. The act of giving an answer.

Example Sentences

An answer that comes out of the whirlwind is, logically, no answer at all: it belongs to a world above that of logical answerings.

Word Forms

Synonyms for answering

Depending on context, synonyms include respondent, responsive.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include responsive, respondent, response, reply, responding, respond.

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